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Carolina Concert Series at Trailborn Highlands
2025-12-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us in the Trailborn Highlands backyard for live music and drinks during our Carolina Concert Series!

Thursday Night Trivia at The High Dive
2025-12-25 19:30 | The High Dive, 476 Carolina Way, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Think you’re the smartest in the room? Prove it.
Join us weekly on Thursdays for bragging rights, cold drinks, and unique prizes.

A Christmas Wine Bar Pop Up at Duck Hawk Provisions
2025-12-26 09:00 - 20:00 | Duck Hawk Provisions, 281 US 64, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Fridays in December, we’re opening the cellar and keeping the Nest pouring until 8:00 p.m. Expect featured champagnes, cozy reds, and bottle discounts you won’t see every day. Holiday snacks are on: spiced pecans, bacon‑wrapped figs, and a few surprises.
Swing through when it suits you. Grab a glass, share a toast, stay a while. Good wine, good company, and a little December glow.

The Church of the Good Shepherd Bazaar Barn
2025-12-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Bazaar Barn, 118 US Hwy 64 W, Cashiers, 28717, United States
The Bazaar Barn is an “upscale resale” shopping experience, offering gently used home furnishings.
Owned and operated by the Church of the Good Shepherd, the 10,000 square foot shopping center sells furniture, art and household items in styles ranging from antique to vintage to modern.
All of our items are donated, and all proceeds go directly back to the Cashiers community in the form of Outreach Grants.

Holiday Market at The Bascom
2025-12-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 17:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Bascom’s Holiday Market is just around the corner!
Festive shopping in the Greehey Atrium – with unique handcrafted gifts by local and regional artists.⁠ Our line-up of seasonally themed workshops is already live, inviting all to create, learn, and celebrate the joy of making.
From gingerbread houses to ornament making, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.⁠

The Bookworm | Open Hours
2025-12-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-31 11:00 - 16:00 | The Bookworm, 555 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Our shelves are full of a wide range of interesting and compelling books, thanks to the generosity of our wonderful donors and the hard work of our volunteers who have been shelving and organizing. We are eager to share with you all that is new! An added benefit is that all proceeds go to support The Hudson Library, our beautiful community library. Come see us soon!
Known as the “Cheers” of Bookstores, the Bookworm is affiliated with the Hudson Library: all books are donated; all staff are volunteers; and all funds go to help support the library. More than a retail store, we are a community service offering carefully sorted donated books to provide the best quality at a used bookstore price.

Friday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-12-26 12:00 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Friday classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.
Fusion Flow: Flow & Restore
9:00 AM
This class offers the best of both worlds, beginning with a mindful vinyasa flow to build heat, strength, and flexibility, followed by grounding restorative poses to help you slow down, release tension, and reset.
Fusion Flow: Gentle
10:30 AM
Slow down and unwind with this soothing class that focuses on gentle, flowing movements paired with mindful breathing.

Ice Skating at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park
2025-12-26 15:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-27 13:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, 411 Pine St., Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Price: $8.00 (with or without skates)
Rental skates available, youth size 8 to adult size 14.
Coffee and Hot Chocolate will also be available.
For any additional information, please call the Highlands Parks & Recreation Dept. at 828-526-3556.
Hours are Thursday 3:30 to 8 P.M., Friday 3:30 to 10 P.M., Saturday 1:00 to 10:00 P.M., and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 P.M.

Live Music at Hummingbird Lounge
2025-12-26 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-12-27 17:30 - 22:00 | Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 445 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Plush easy chairs, sofas, and antique bistro tables invite you to sit back and embrace the carefree ambiance surrounding you. Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with Cy Timmons.

Live Music at Happ's Place
2025-12-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Happs Place, 5914 NC-107, Glenville, NC, 28736, United States
Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday at Happ’s Place in Glenville.

Football Weekend at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-12-27 12:00, 2025-12-28 12:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
College Football Saturday and NFL Sunday is ON at High Country!
We’re going BIG with the games ALL DAY on our massive 90-inch screen—the best seat in town! Fuel your fandom with special features on wine, craft beer, and delicious game-day eats.
Gather your crew and settle in for great football and even better company. See you there!

Live Music on the Patio at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
2025-12-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for live music on the patio every Saturday at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern at the Highlander Mountain House!

Bluegrass Brunch at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
2025-12-28 10:30 | Highlander Mountain House, 270 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us at The Ruffed Grouse Tavern at Highlander Mountain House as we host Bluegrass Brunch– every Sunday with music from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Community Jam Sessions at Albert Carlton Community Library
2025-12-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Albert-Carlton Community Library, 249 Frank Allen Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28741, United States
Bring your guitar, banjo, harmonica, mandolin, fiddle or rhythm instrument and join the fun at an informal jam session at the public library in Cashiers!
All skill levels welcome. Piano on site.
Folk, country, acoustic rock, Americana and traditional music.
2nd and 4th Sundays

Monday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-12-29 09:00 - 17:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us on Mondays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
Fusion Flow: Flow & Restore
9 AM
This class offers the best of both worlds, beginning with a mindful vinyasa flow to build heat, strength, and flexibility, followed by grounding restorative poses to help you slow down, release tension, and reset.
Fusion Flow: Gentle
10:30 AM
Slow down and unwind with this soothing class that focuses on gentle, flowing movements paired with mindful breathing.
Fusion Rx: Crushing PD
12:00 PM
This moderate-intensity class is designed for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and may also benefit those with other neurological disorders.
Fusion Flow: Vinyasa
5:30 PM
This class offers a blend of movement and stillness, combining the mindful pacing of Hatha holds with the breath-connected flows of Vinyasa.
Visit https://www.fusionyogaandwellness.com/schedule for more information.

Highlands Food Pantry | Open Hours
2025-12-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Highlands United Methodist Church, 315 Main St, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
In partnership with the Highlands United Methodist Church and the MANNA FoodBank, the Highlands Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Highlands and the surrounding communities.
The pantry offers a variety of produce, protein, dairy, grains and a wide selection of non-perishable items. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide clients with a bounty of healthy and nutritious items. Our partnership with MANNA Food Bank allows us to source large amounts of goods for an affordable price.

Tour d’Italia Wine Dinner at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-12-29 18:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join High Country Wine & Provisions for a grand tour of the wine regions of Italy, venturing from Piedmont to Sicily, where you will taste 10 exceptional wines, including selections from iconic estates such as Gaja, Ornellaia, and Giuseppe Gorelli! The evening’s tasting will be perfectly paired with a three-course dinner from Chef Johannes Klapdohr of The Library Kitchen.

Tuesday/Thursday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-12-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us on Tuesdays at Fusion Yoga and Wellness!
Fusion Flow: Warm
9 AM
Set in a room heated to 85°F, our Warm Flow Yoga class combines alignment-focused poses with moderate, flowing sequences to build strength, improve flexibility, and enhance balance.
Fusion RX: Yoga for Osteoporosis & Bone Health
10:30 AM
Strengthen Your Bones. Support Your Body. Empower Your Practice.
This therapeutic class is designed specifically for individuals with osteoporosis, osteopenia, or low bone density.
Visit https://www.fusionyogaandwellness.com/schedule for more information.

Free ESL Classes at The Literacy and Learning Center
2025-12-30 18:00 - 19:00 | The Literacy & Learning Center, 675 S 4th Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Join us for free ESL classes at The Literacy & Learning Center!

Tuesdays

6 – 7 pm
At The Literacy & Learning Center

Wednesday Classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness
2025-12-31 09:00 - 17:30 | Fusion Yoga and Wellness, 21A Lance Rd, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Join us for Wednesday’s classes at Fusion Yoga and Wellness.
Fusion Flow: Vinyasa
9:00 AM
This class offers a blend of movement and stillness, combining the mindful pacing of Hatha holds with the breath-connected flows of Vinyasa.
Fusion Restore: Mobility Stretch
10:30 AM
Enhance your range of motion, improve joint health, and lengthen your connective tissue and muscles with this gentle yet effective class.
Fusion Rx: Movement for Parkinson’s
12:00 PM
Led by a fellow PWP (Person with Parkinson’s), this class combines stretching, balance, mobility, and strength training to support overall motor recruitment and hand-eye coordination.
Fusion Flow: Vinyasa
5:30 PM
This class offers a blend of movement and stillness, combining the mindful pacing of Hatha holds with the breath-connected flows of Vinyasa.
Visit https://www.fusionyogaandwellness.com/schedule for more information.
